What to Do in Austin This Week: Sept. 24-27

For some entertainment for your week, check out these Austin events.

The iconic guitarist of Guns N’ Roses and the heavy rocker Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge dropped their new collaborative album Living The Dream last week. They come to Austin on one of the first stops on their U.S. tour. Get your earplugs ready for songs like “Call of the Wild,” “Read Between the Lines,” and “Serve You Right.”

Dive into Peruvian culinary culture with a new four-course dinner series being launched by Yuyo, Austin’s contemporary Peruvian restaurant. Executive chef Maribel Rivero is preparing a meal that includes Papas a la Huancaina, cilantro-braised lamb shank, and inca gooseberry and castaña tart.

The actor releases the second book in his series The Magic Misfits called—what else?—The Second Story. Grab a blanket or foldable chair and head to the Long Center’s terrace to hear the star talk about the book as well as his career and life. With each ticket purchased, you will receive your very own copy.

Explore the life and works of Frei Otto at the Contemporary Austin’s Rooftop Architecture & Design Film Series. After a stop at Royal Blue Grocery across the street, where you can get a discount on food and drinks, you can head to the screening of Frei Otto: Spanning The Future to develop a better understanding of lightweight building materials and architectural forms.